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Many internet users call Australia the land of the 'NOPE'. But it's so much more than that. Just take a look at the country's subreddit and you'll see what it has to offer.
Physics teachers defending their houses from bushfires? Check. Sexy calendars? Check. Public bike repair stations? You bet. The members of this sub share pictures of pretty much everything that makes Australia the unique patch of land that it is.
Tony Abbott, a former politician who served as the Prime Minister of Australia, has said that "Once people come to Australia, they join the team." So since traveling in real life is still tricky, join Bored Panda on a voyage to the biggest Aussie subreddit on the internet.
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#1
The Same Sex Marriage Debate In A Nutshell
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#2
This Is Patrick Boyle. He Went Around Mallacoota Searching For Injured Wildlife. Pictured Is One Of The Koalas He Had Rescued. Shoutout To The Legend
Interestingly, Australia is considered the second driest continent after Antarctica. When you look at the busy Sydney harbor or the impressive skyline of metropolitan Melbourne, it seems almost unbelievable that nearly 40% of the continent is uninhabitable.
The lack of rainfall is one of the main reasons why such a huge amount of its landmass is so desolate. The national precipitation for 2020 was 483.4mm (19 inches). For comparison, even California gets about 563mm (22 inches) of rainfall every year.
This arid, uninhabitable part of Australia lies in the middle of the continent (the Outback), away from the coastline. And this is also the reason why more than 80% of the country’s population lives within 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the coast.
#3
Spotted In A Sunshine Coast Woolworths
#4
Our Cat Came Home After Missing In The Fires For 7 Nights. She’s Burnt But Should Live. We Thought Her Lost When The Fire Consumed Most Of Our Property. Best Feeling Ever To Walk Out And See Her Alive
jessica r 3 years ago
acidic comments about the cat being photographed before going to the vet. The owners obviously care about their cat and are happy and relieved that she's back. No need to assume they are not properly taking care of her.
Alex Luiz 3 years ago
I know, right? If my cat came back in that state, I'd ring the vets and they'd get her in in an hour or so, but until then I'd be feeding her and calming her down and taking a gazillion photos because I am so excited she's back. Dunno what the other commenters expect - kitty is immediately loaded on some kind of waiting pet ambulance to be rushed off to A&E?
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Nikki Sevven 3 years ago
The poor thing was missing for a week. Obviously, she was hungry and thirsty. It makes sense to at least take care of that before going to the vet.
Pamda Panda 3 years ago (edited)
Can you imagine how busy vets must have been during the wildfires? Disclaimer that I'm in the US, but when my cat got hurt, it took an hour and 10 phone calls to find a clinic that had capacity for emergency care. And that was during normal times without a nationwide ecological catastrophe. There is nothing more gut wrenching than having a vet tell you "don't come here, we don't have room" when your pet is hurt.
Daniel Marsh 3 years ago
True. But the cat's probably pretty pissed about such an unglamourous photo.
Bacony Cakes 3 years ago
Cats always believe they're the prime example of a cat. Cats do not feel shame. Just anger and resentment.
Daniel Marsh 3 years ago
Oh, no, no, no. Cats feel embarrassment. Big time. In my foolish youth, once my then-housemates and I discovered how to tell when a cat is embarrassed, we had to be scolded on many bored evenings, "quit trying to embarrass my cats!" Never anything that would be considered cruelty, at least to a less vain creature like a dog, mind you.
Daniel Marsh 3 years ago (edited)
Seriously? In a world dominated by people inferring human emotions to cats' faces, you're picking on me? But aside from the philosophical quandries implied by the notion of self-consciousness, yes, cats can feel at least two of the three following: "a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness." They groom themselves. Anthropomorphism (the real word I learned in my animal behavior class) would be claiming that they're blushing, which would usually be difficult to spot because of fur, or looking downward.
TheAnimalLady 3 years ago (edited)
🙀Didn't mean to come across as picking on you😿... y'all (you+all)= multiple people (maybe the general public when online) . It was mostly about the "pissed@ unglamorous" & "Just anger & resentment" comments. And 😈Evil Auto-correct😈 that's incorrect (it refuses to leave my "its" & "yours" alone), especially because my edit-delete dots are missing. (Surprised anyone caught that, I'm guessing you're a real animal person 😺👍)
SuperChicken 3 years ago
There are really acerbic people who loves to jump the gun and judge people without looking at the big picture first.
Joe Reaves 3 years ago
They clearly checked her out for anything urgent and then took care of her immediate needs - food and water - before taking her to a vet. If the drive was going to take more minutes then water was definitely more important and probably food because apart from anything else then they'll be able to tell the vet if she is keeping the food and water down, which is a big clue to internal injuries.
Crazy catz 3 years ago
How do people even know it was before the vet, it looks as though its mainly fur singed which is a miracle in itself, maybe instead of judging people that have lost their homes and thought they lost their cat, which for most people is family, be happy for them, and for the cat, that she seems to be in a lot better way than they had feared
Tracey Tait 3 years ago
Also after the fires I'm sure vets were super easy to find, dumb asses.
Lauren Caswell 3 years ago (edited)
You could make a post to raise awareness I would upvote it for sure. From the Reddit thread about this photo: "To all those asking; She has been to the vet and been given a thorough look over and clean up. They had to trim her ears a bit and they will need multiple follow ups but her lungs and eyes are ok, as are her feet and skin. She should make a full recovery. And as a bonus the Bega Vets are treating all fire damaged animals for free as well as giving out food and pet beds. They also had donation last from other places to be able to do that. It’s so great to see the community come together in these dire times. Her name is Angel and she’s my stepdads closest companion. " (EDIT: I'm sorry Friday, I didn't see you had already posted that)
Friday 3 years ago (edited)
From Reddit: Bozwoggle 1y Update: Micky still has not returned. Angels ears needed another trim but look to be healing ok and her mood is good. More fire danger next few days so tense times ahead. Thanks to everyone for the kind words and support it means allot to my family. To all those asking; She has been to the vet and been given a thorough look over and clean up. They had to trim her ears a bit and they will need multiple follow ups but her lungs and eyes are ok, as are her feet and skin. She should make a full recovery. And as a bonus the Bega Vets are treating all fire damaged animals for free as well as giving out food and pet beds. They also had donation last from other places to be able to do that. It’s so great to see the community come together in these dire times. Her name is Angel and she’s my stepdads closest companion. We had to leave her when the fire descended whilst we where packing to evacuate. The two cats ran off into the bush when the fires came and we couldn’t find them. Edit: she doesn’t roam the bush killing everything. Angel is an an inside cat but ran out into the bush because of the panic of our evacuation from the incoming fire.
Samantha Lomb 3 years ago
Gotta get her calm enough to catch her first, hence the food.
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Lydia Dean-Melchior 3 years ago
I'm so happy for you that she is alive & home safe. Sweet little kitty.
Lynne Monteith 3 years ago
Frist things first. She is obviously starving. An unwell cat will not eat.
Gretchen Esquilin 3 years ago
We had a house fire & our pittie now has PTSD from it. If you burn something on the stove or toaster, she gets a full-on panic attack. :( I can only imagine how this poor kitty must feel...
TheAnimalLady 3 years ago
If you want to TRY to help her, research "Desensitizing Techniques" for dogs. And don't let anyone yell or punish her when she's triggered, it'll only make it worse. But don't baby her too much or she may start "faking it" for attention. (See the book "Your pet isn't sick, he just wants you to think he is".) It can be a very fine line to walk.
Winter Eleven 3 years ago
Me and my two cats have a system. If i say "emergency" in a panicked voice they come find me and don't resist the carrier. But you can't abuse the word, it's only for emergencies, we practice when there's an earthquake or thunderstorms so they know s**t's about to get real
Marlowe Fitzpatrik 3 years ago
That's really great! How did you train it? I mean, did you train it apart from real earthquakes or was it something that happened and you got lucky and developed a routine? I think that's a really smart thing to do and if there's any tips on how, I'd love you to share.
Load More Replies... Winter Eleven 3 years ago
Sometimes completely randomly i get up and sort of act out like "something is wrong let go go go 🙃 emergency, let's go" but in a like whispering yelling voice or i make it normal volume a bit panicky 🙃 like once a month so they don't think it's like some game every day 😸😺
The 0roburos 3 years ago
I'm not crying, your crying.. Damn it I am crying.. God Bless that little murder machine. I don't know what I would do if I lost mine..
Deborah Padgett 3 years ago
Does it really matter when the photo was taken? The cat was probably starving, homesick and scared. The people did the right thing, making her feel safe again. Thank the Universe that they have their baby back with them, that is all that matters, not when the pic was taken.
Laura Christine 3 years ago
Poor thing! We rescued a cat who had been burned and he is the absolute best.
Angie Buyong 3 years ago
she must be super hungry and tired. pretty sure vets were called and on their way, perhaps. 100% positive a responsible owner.
Ripley Dog 3 years ago
I live in California and had friends in Paradise (they're fine, the house...gone). I get nightmares about fire coming to my town and my poor half-blind cat confused and scared fleeing for his life. I feel this picture so f*****g hard. He's in my lap right now purring and getting love, but the fear is still there. Global warming is real. We need to stop sacrificing people's lives because our countries lack the will to do what is necessary.
Sharon Heim 3 years ago
So glad she's alive and that she's enjoying some din-din. She must have been very scared and hungry!
Judy Reynolds 3 years ago
If the cat has been gone for a week, first comes water and food, then the vet
Melissa Sawicki 3 years ago
Yet she is outside on a deck from what it looks like. Not sure about OP
deanna woods 3 years ago
This cat seems to be OK, so I don't know why anyone would be upset that they mentioned this online before going to the vet. For all we know, they have already spoken to the vet and want to feed her before they leave.
Lorraine Rabie 3 years ago
Oh gosh, sure hope you got her Vet care... Looking in really bad way.
Samantha Lomb 3 years ago (edited)
It is not. This is the feeding the traumatized kitty, perhaps before a vet visit, picture. The vet would have cleaned her off and put salve on her ears
#5
Why Are You Littering?
Aboriginal Australians first arrived at the Land Down Under from Maritime Southeast Asia sometime between 50,000 and 65,000 years ago. From the rainforests in the north, the deserts in the center, and the sub-Antarctic islands of Tasmania and Bass Strait, they penetrated to all parts of the continent.
In fact, the artistic, musical, and spiritual customs they've created are among the longest surviving such traditions in human history.
#6
Funko Just Released A Pop On Popcultcha (A Pop And Collectable Website) Of A Bushfire Hero. All Proceeds Go To Bushfire Efforts
#7
My Physics Teacher Defended Her House From Bushfires By Herself, And Then Waited Out The Fire In Her Pool Using A Scuba Tank
#8
After A Blackout Night, My Mate Woke Up To A Ripper Selfie On His Phone!
#9
Had The Window Open And He Just Flew In. Bena, Victoria
The first documented visit to Australia by a European was in 1606. The Dutch explorer Willem Janszoon landed on the western side of Cape York Peninsula and charted about 300 km (186 miles) of coastline.
There are claims of earlier landings by the Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Arabs, and Romans, but there is little credible documented evidence.
If there is something that Aussies in today's world are known for, it's their easy-going and friendly attitude. They can put aside stress to appreciate the good things in life that are right in front of them. We're hoping you'll be able to enjoy this list just like that!
#10
Too Hot For Jesus In Queensland!
#11
Energex Couldn't Check My Meter Due To My Chicken
Brian Bennett 3 years ago
How does one restrain a chicken? Is a cage a restraint? (All I can imagine in my little mind is a chicken chained to a tree!) I know I'm weird.
#12
In Maryborough Queensland Australia Birthplace Of Mary Poppins Author Pl Travers, They Have Mary Poppins Crossing Lights
#13
F Yeah Ariel
#15
Today I Learned Echidnas Can Swim
#16
Meanwhile In Australia...
Ashasaurus rex 3 years ago
My doorbell is actually broken. I need to use this request at least once. Hehe
#17
Last Years Trip To Australia, Love From Belgium!
#18
The City Of Brisbane, Australia, Has Public Bike Repair Stations
#20
A Pile Of Manure Has Been Dumped Outside The Sydney Headquarters Of News Corp
#21
Rescued This Guy From My Shed, Must Have Been Locked In There For A Few Days, And 10mins Later He Came To Backdoor To Say Thanks Before Heading Off To Eat Cherry Plums!
#22
Slipped Through The Back Door Of Department Of Transport...
#23
I Love Australia
#24
Stunning View
#25
Australia Summed Up
#26
This Possum Chilling In The Workshop At My Work
#27
Smart Bins In Australia Use Solar Power To Compact Waste. Includes Foot Handle
#28
No Thanks
#29
Selling Point For Aussie School
#30
The Morning Shoe Check (Before We Put Them On) Saved My Wife A Bit Of Pain Today
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
Nope, nope, nope. Spiders and snakes I can handle but not bloody centipedes.
#31
My Dad Kept Getting Recognized As Scomo So My Sis And I Made Him A Shirt To Keep Him Safe While Travelling Australia
#32
Google Street View Has Blurred The Face Of Ballina's Big Prawn. Privacy First!
#33
I'm An American Intern In Sydney. The Office Made Me This Spread Of Classic Australian Goodies. Not Pictured: Cheezels, Milo, And BBQ Shapes
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
Fairy bread is a kids party classic. Just buttered bread with sprinkles, even better with Nutella instead of butter lol.
#34
Sexy Calendars In Australia
#35
This Street Has An Optical Illusion Painted On A Bunch Of Buildings. Fremantle, Australia
#36
40 Degrees Up North Vic Today. Had A Little Visitor Come And Smack The Door With His Tail Before Taking A Dip In Our Pond
#37
My Mum's Partner Found This Brown Snake Under His Toilet Lid
#38
For All The Naysayers Who Think The Rest Of Us Are Paranoid
#39
Til Melbourne Is Closer To Antarctica Than It Is To Darwin
#40
Straight From Brisbane Central
#41
Absolute Legend On Melbourne Zoo Livestream
#42
Typical Beach In Australia
#43
Old Mate Kept Ringing My Doorbell At 2am
#44
It Hit 45 Degrees Celsius In Our Area Today And My Boyfriend Got Instantly Branded By His Seat Belt Buckle Getting Into His Car. It’s Already Peeling
#45
Left My Shoes Outside In Australia
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
They are clearly a novice, you never leave your shoes outside. If it's not the redbacks or white tips that may take up residence but snakes too.
#46
Good On You, Sydney...
#47
The Man Brought A Bloody Cool Snake On The Bus! Some Dude Said That Particular Snake Tastes Like Chicken!
#48
Aussie Food
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago (edited)
1. Vegemite 2. Sausage sizzle (snags) in front of bunnings. 3. Fairy bread and 4. chip butties or chip sangas. Chicken salt is the best.
#49
I Did Laugh At The Casual Nature Of This Very Australian Warning Found At Byron Bay Beach
#50
Australian Internet
Unwelcomed Guest 3 years ago
Don’t need home internet any more, got fully vaccinated and now have 5G where ever I go for nothing
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renee brack 3 years ago
I live in Australia. I didn't know we were also the Land of Nope. I like it here. Is that crazy? Hang on. Gotta go. An 8 foot kangaroo just banged her head on the ceiling. Silly bugger... I better make her a sandwich and check her pouch for mail. That's how the postal service is working here in lockdown. Roos are immune to Covid.
Calyfan Yelood 3 years ago
lets get through this lockdown together Australians! The snakes at the beaches miss us :-(
NuClea Bomb 3 years ago
Australia is such a wonderful country, I implore everyone to visit once Covid wraps up
Pavlovs Cat 3 years ago
It is an incredible place - my now husband and I travelled from UK and went on a road trip from Sydney to Melbourne in 2016. It is an incredible place, and I have many happy memories I treasure. The blue mountains in particular are very special. I kinda hope not too many people go there to help protect it from the idiots who don't respect the rules/ barriers, etc.
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Jo Choto 3 years ago
I'm not frightened of any animals, but the problem is, in Australia, so many of them are dangerous and you just have no idea which ones, so you view all creatures with a good degree of caution.
Libstak 3 years ago
Seriously, I've been here 50 years and can count on one hand how many dangerous animals and insects I,'ve come across. Only real freak was one huntsman the size of my hand. Had to drive 10kms before I cut it loose. I was actually paranoid it could find it's way back even then.
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littlesaresare 3 years ago
Libstak, chances are you have come across many dangerous animals and just not noticed. Plenty of snakes and spiders hanging around that are harmless unless you actually step on them, or see them and then freak out.
Tara Morgan 3 years ago
The most beautiful country (it seems) that i never wanted to visit because of your dang spiders!! lol, I'm terrified of them!!! But my mom said she didn't see anything scary while she was there and she absolutely loved it!
Immortal Emperor Paradox 3 years ago
Australia seems like the Holy Land of Martialism. Only the strongest can survive!
Monty Is Fiennes 3 years ago
Bad Sh*t happens in every country, no one said we were saints... but some of us try to make a difference in our lil bit of the world.... Where do you come from???
Load More Replies... Caro Caro 3 years ago
You don't like free healthcare and no voter suppression? Kids OK where you come from? can march in front of, lets say white house with out getting shot at by order of the president? Please explain instead of posting random crap.
Becky Samuel 3 years ago
Australia is literally exiling its own native Australians. They keep them on islands thousands of miles away and refuse to let them return to their homelands. They have buggered up their own environment beyond belief protecting disastrous industries such as cattle rearing and coal mining.
Rob Woodman 3 years ago
https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/leaders/calls-for-gladys-berejiklian-to-resign-over-devastating-new-record-and-sydneys-cruel-divide/news-story/6811f6413e0bb7c926d16c3389d71216 Yup. Oz is perfect!
Rob Woodman 3 years ago
They hpjust f*****g opened fire on peaceful protesters in Melbourne. Check yourself, Caro.
Tracy Sellars 3 years ago
You aren't very bright are you. We have strict Covid regulations because idiots like you do the wrong thing. So shut the f up, get vaccinated, social distance and wear your fricken mask. Most of all stop infecting us with your bull crap.
Lauren Caswell 3 years ago (edited)
Storm might like to know nz is far more severe in covid lockdown. I'm in full lockdown because covid got in again. They locked down fast enough to stop delta hitting the south island, and it is only in two cities so the lockdown will drop alert levels soon (kids not back at school unless they are kids of essential workers, but takeaways will be available again via drive thru, contactless pick up or delivery too). And do you know what? Our economy is fine, unemployment is low, and I am grateful that we arent at a higher risk of losing our loved ones. That gratitude is mixed with guilt for all of those people worldwide suffering from covid and the people here who have too. Here we have the rule of law not the rule of whoever has the loudest voice or the best weapons. I'm willing to lockdown for others because I have what's known as 'social responsibility'. I'm not a selfish prick. And I'm not a communist 🤷♀️ I don't look at the people you mentioned, the older people, vulnerable people and children and think "Meh, it only affects them, I don't care if they get sick, have long covid or die".
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
100% this. I live in South Australia where we currently have 0 community transmissible cases. But whilst we aren't in lockdown, we do have some restrictions. Numbers at private gatherings are capped, as well as weddings and funerals etc. Masks are mandatory in most indoor places like shops, salons, buses, medical facilities etc. We also have to sign in everywhere with a QR code to help with contact tracing.
Lauren Caswell 3 years ago
You have confused Australia with your basement dude. Has that pick up line ever worked for you?
renee brack 3 years ago
I live in Australia. I didn't know we were also the Land of Nope. I like it here. Is that crazy? Hang on. Gotta go. An 8 foot kangaroo just banged her head on the ceiling. Silly bugger... I better make her a sandwich and check her pouch for mail. That's how the postal service is working here in lockdown. Roos are immune to Covid.
Calyfan Yelood 3 years ago
lets get through this lockdown together Australians! The snakes at the beaches miss us :-(
NuClea Bomb 3 years ago
Australia is such a wonderful country, I implore everyone to visit once Covid wraps up
Pavlovs Cat 3 years ago
It is an incredible place - my now husband and I travelled from UK and went on a road trip from Sydney to Melbourne in 2016. It is an incredible place, and I have many happy memories I treasure. The blue mountains in particular are very special. I kinda hope not too many people go there to help protect it from the idiots who don't respect the rules/ barriers, etc.
Load More Replies... Jo Choto 3 years ago
I'm not frightened of any animals, but the problem is, in Australia, so many of them are dangerous and you just have no idea which ones, so you view all creatures with a good degree of caution.
Libstak 3 years ago
Seriously, I've been here 50 years and can count on one hand how many dangerous animals and insects I,'ve come across. Only real freak was one huntsman the size of my hand. Had to drive 10kms before I cut it loose. I was actually paranoid it could find it's way back even then.
Load More Replies... littlesaresare 3 years ago
Libstak, chances are you have come across many dangerous animals and just not noticed. Plenty of snakes and spiders hanging around that are harmless unless you actually step on them, or see them and then freak out.
Tara Morgan 3 years ago
The most beautiful country (it seems) that i never wanted to visit because of your dang spiders!! lol, I'm terrified of them!!! But my mom said she didn't see anything scary while she was there and she absolutely loved it!
Immortal Emperor Paradox 3 years ago
Australia seems like the Holy Land of Martialism. Only the strongest can survive!
Monty Is Fiennes 3 years ago
Bad Sh*t happens in every country, no one said we were saints... but some of us try to make a difference in our lil bit of the world.... Where do you come from???
Load More Replies... Caro Caro 3 years ago
You don't like free healthcare and no voter suppression? Kids OK where you come from? can march in front of, lets say white house with out getting shot at by order of the president? Please explain instead of posting random crap.
Becky Samuel 3 years ago
Australia is literally exiling its own native Australians. They keep them on islands thousands of miles away and refuse to let them return to their homelands. They have buggered up their own environment beyond belief protecting disastrous industries such as cattle rearing and coal mining.
Rob Woodman 3 years ago
https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/leaders/calls-for-gladys-berejiklian-to-resign-over-devastating-new-record-and-sydneys-cruel-divide/news-story/6811f6413e0bb7c926d16c3389d71216 Yup. Oz is perfect!
Rob Woodman 3 years ago
They hpjust f*****g opened fire on peaceful protesters in Melbourne. Check yourself, Caro.
Tracy Sellars 3 years ago
You aren't very bright are you. We have strict Covid regulations because idiots like you do the wrong thing. So shut the f up, get vaccinated, social distance and wear your fricken mask. Most of all stop infecting us with your bull crap.
Lauren Caswell 3 years ago (edited)
Storm might like to know nz is far more severe in covid lockdown. I'm in full lockdown because covid got in again. They locked down fast enough to stop delta hitting the south island, and it is only in two cities so the lockdown will drop alert levels soon (kids not back at school unless they are kids of essential workers, but takeaways will be available again via drive thru, contactless pick up or delivery too). And do you know what? Our economy is fine, unemployment is low, and I am grateful that we arent at a higher risk of losing our loved ones. That gratitude is mixed with guilt for all of those people worldwide suffering from covid and the people here who have too. Here we have the rule of law not the rule of whoever has the loudest voice or the best weapons. I'm willing to lockdown for others because I have what's known as 'social responsibility'. I'm not a selfish prick. And I'm not a communist 🤷♀️ I don't look at the people you mentioned, the older people, vulnerable people and children and think "Meh, it only affects them, I don't care if they get sick, have long covid or die".
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
100% this. I live in South Australia where we currently have 0 community transmissible cases. But whilst we aren't in lockdown, we do have some restrictions. Numbers at private gatherings are capped, as well as weddings and funerals etc. Masks are mandatory in most indoor places like shops, salons, buses, medical facilities etc. We also have to sign in everywhere with a QR code to help with contact tracing.
Lauren Caswell 3 years ago
You have confused Australia with your basement dude. Has that pick up line ever worked for you?
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